Fluid processing apparatus

US20130037465A1Active Publication Date: 2013-02-14QUANTA DIALYSIS TECH LTD
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US · United States
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QUANTA DIALYSIS TECH LTD
Publication Date
2013-02-14

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Abstract

A machine is provided with a slot to releasably receive and retain a cartridge in which dialysis is effected. The machine is configured for supplying to the cartridge, at a controlled temperature and rate, sterile water for use in haemodialysis and is operable to maintain, in a sterile condition, residual water contained therein after completion of a haemodialysis treatment.
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[0001] This application is a continuation of application Ser. No. 11 / 919,600, filed Jan. 26, 2009, which in turn is a national stage application of International Application No. PCT / GB2006 / 001671 with an International filing date of May 8, 2006.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] This invention relates to apparatus for the extracorporeal processing of bodily fluids, in particular the extracorporeal dialysis of blood.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Most dialysis apparatus currently in use must be very rigorously cleaned between uses to prevent contamination, either cross-contamination from one fluid to another or contamination, with for example bacteria, due to poor sanitation. This is particularly important in haemodialysis, which comprises removing blood from the body, processing it by means of diffusion exchange through a membrane with a dialysis solution, and then returning it to the body. In attempt to reduce the amount of cleaning required, various methods and apparatus have been devel...

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